I purchased Amtrak's USA Rail Pass to travel the country in 30 days. Here's what 170 hours in coach looked like.

Business Insider | 15-09-2026 02:43pm |

A traveler recently moved to the United States from India and decided to explore the country by train using Amtrak's USA Rail Pass. The pass cost $499 and allowed 30 days of travel, during which the traveler spent 170 hours in coach, journeying from Connecticut to California and back. Traveling with just a backpack and a folding bike, the experience was described as one of the greatest adventures. The trip included stops in major cities like Chicago and Los Angeles and offered views such as sunrise over the Rocky Mountains.

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